Browsing: second-hand

With more places and platforms than ever to buy second-hand and the refurbished market growing by 17% each year[1], it’s no surprise more people are turning to cheaper, more sustainable ways to shop. To find out how people are using second-hand shopping to furnish their homes, from what they’re buying and why, to how they’re getting it all home, temporary van insurance experts Tempcover surveyed 2,000 UK adults who’ve bought second-hand furniture[2]. Budget First: High Prices Drive Brits to Buy Second-Hand Furniture The top reason people turn to second-hand furniture is because new furniture is too expensive, with 46% citing cost as…

While online platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree and Preloved can be an excellent way to shop sustainably and find bargains to furnish your home, there are some warning signs you need to look out for.    Tristan Lynch, CEO at Roseland Furniture, has shared five “red flags” you should know when purchasing second-hand furniture.    Check for shoddy DIY work before purchase  While flatpack furniture can add value and style to any home, buyers must be cautious when purchasing it second-hand. The issue with flatpack furniture comes with the assembly and disassembly. Flatpack items are relatively easy to assemble, but some are…